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ca. 1910-1920

Refugees arriving at Fort Bliss

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ca. 1910-1920

Review at Fort Bliss � Major General John J. Pershing on the white horse is taking salutes from his troops at a review ceremony at Fort Bliss. Next to Pershing is General L. Howze and also present is Major General S. Marshall, Aide to President Wilson.

ca. 1916

United States Army Field Artillery � United States Army field Artillery unit preparing for battle at an unidentified desert location.

ca. 1916

After the raid at Boquillas � This photograph shows one unidentified U.S. Officers speaking with two local civilians after the raid at Boquillas, Texas.

ca. 1916

Guard Duty at Boundary Commission marker � A lone U.S. soldier stands on guard duty at one of the many international Boundary markers along the United States/Mexico border. Many of these markers are scattered along the U.S./Mexico to help identify the Border Lines between the countries.

ca. 1912

Officers stationed at Fort Bliss about 1912 � This is a photograph of some of the officers serving Fort Bliss during this time period. Some of the officers present in the photograph are: Colonel Frank West, Calvary; Lt. Colonel S.R.H. (Tommy) Tompkins, Calvary; Colonel Edgar Z. Steever, Calvary; and Colonel Arthur Thaver, 3rd Calvary.

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ca. 1916

General Joseph T. Dickman � General Joseph T. Dickman at Fort Bliss, Texas. General Dickman, along with a small group of unidentified U.S. Army officers and soldiers is seen on horseback riding apparently away from Fort Bliss. Notice the three small children between the 1st and 2nd horse viewing the General as he rides by.

ca. 1916

Columbus, New Mexico � And unidentified high ranking U.S. Army officer stands in this photograph taken in Columbus, New Mexico.

ca. 24 Aug 1914

International meeting of Generals � This famous photo shows General Alvaro Obregon, General Francisco Villa and General John J. �Black Jack� Pershing. The Generals are show during their meeting on the international bridge shortly after the overthrow of Mexican President Victoriano Huerta. Pershing called the meeting in an effort to stop border fighting and to suggest that the Mexican people stop their internal strife. A couple of years later and after the raid on Columbus, New Mexico, General Pershing would be ordered to pursue and capture Francisco Villa.

ca. 1918

United States Army Officers � United States Army Officers photographed include Charles S. Hamilton � 1st Lieutenant 6th Infantry; Richmond Smith � Captain 6th Infantry; Louis J. Van Schaick � Captain 6th Infantry; and James N. Peale � 2nd Lieutenant 6th Infantry.

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21 May 1916

Boquillas, Texas, 21 May 1916 � Colonel Frederick W. Sibley, commanding officer of the 14th Cavalry (out of Fort Clark) and Major George T. Langhorne, commanding officer of the First Battalion of the 8th cavalry ( out of Fort Bliss) are photographed discussing tactics to be used in pursuit of the Mexican bandits after the raid on Boquillas, Texas.

ca. 1916

General Funston � Portrait of General Funston. General Funston had a highly distinguished and decorated career with the United States Army. He was best known for his role in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Philippine-American war.

ca. 1910-1920

Major Heaton � Portrait of Major Heaton of the 5th Cavalry.

ca. 1914

Colonel Charles G. Treat � Portrait of Colonel Charles G. Treat later to be promoted to Major General. Colonel Treat was Commander of Field Artillery at Fort Bliss between 1914 and 1915.

ca. 1916

Captain Going � This photograph of Captain Going with the three unidentified gentlemen has two stories. The original photograph reads: Captain Going in command of Mexican Refugees at Fort Bliss, Texas. The refugees crossed the Rio Grande at Presidio, Texas in flight from Chihuahua and were later transported by train to Fort Bliss. The second explanation describes the three individuals as prisoners of war. The men were taken prisoner of war after the raids on Columbus, New Mexico. The location is Camp Furlong at Columbus, New Mexico.

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ca. 1916

Portrait of General George Bell Jr. � General Bell on the left side of the photograph. On the right side of the photo is Lieutenant Charles B. Moore of the Infantry, ADC. The officer in the center is Lieutenant Conger Pratt, of the Infantry, ADC. The men were most likely discussing tactics and strategy after the raids on Columbus, New Mexico

6 Nov 1915

Photograph of �Buffalo Bill�- W.F. Cody and Colonel Charles Taylor of the 8th Cavalry. This photograph was taken at El Paso�s Old Fair Grounds.

6 Nov 1915

Photograph of �Buffalo Bill� � W.F. Cody with Colonel Charles Taylor of the 8th Cavalry, an unidentified Army officer and an unidentified lady. This photograph was taken at El Paso�s Old Fair Grounds.

6 Nov 1915

Photograph of �Buffalo Bill� � W.F. Cody with Colonel Charles Taylor of the 8th Cavalry along side two unidentified Army officers. This photograph was taken at El Paso�s Old Fair Grounds.

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ca 1913

General Hugh L. Scott meeting with General Francisco Villa. Scott was sent to El Paso by President Woodrow Wilson to meet with Villa in an effort to effect peace between Villa and Carranza.

ca. 1913

Photograph of General Hugh L. Scott and General Francisco Villa at the Juarez Race Track. Other officers present at the race track are Colonel Matt Winn, Major Mickie and General Fierro.

.ca. 1913

Photograph of General Hugh L. Scott and W.F. Cody �Buffalo Bill�. Photograph was taken at Fort Bliss in front of Quarters No. 1. Quarters No. 1 is now the Pershing House.

ca. 1910-1920

Portrait of Captain. Lewis T. Morey of the 10th Cavalry with an unidentified lady. Captain Morey was wounded at the Battle of Carrizal.

ca. 1916

Lieutenant Townsend Whelen and an unidentified soldier resting underneath a makeshift tent. Both gentlemen are taking a rest while on General Francisco Villa�s trail south of Columbus, New Mexico.

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ca 1914-1915

Portrait of Brigadier General John J. Pershing taken at Fort Bliss, Texas.

ca. 1916

Major General John J. Pershing superimposed in front of his men as the men are marching forward and are silhouetted against a majestic desert background.

ca. 1916

El Paso depot Quarter Master Corps. The head quarters were located at the corner of South Santa Fe and West Overland streets.

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ca. 1905

Photograph of Officer�s Row, looking west, in Fort Bliss, Texas with the Franklin Mountains as a backdrop.

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ca. 1910

Red Cross Headquarters at Fort Bliss, Texas.

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ca. 1916

Texas � Boquillas Canyon in Boquillas Texas. This photograph shows U.S. troops, from the 8th and 14th Calvary units. The 8th Calvary was out of Fort Bliss and the 14th Calvary was out of Fort Clark. The troops are on horseback marching through Boquillas Canyon in pursuit of the Mexican bandits who raided Glenn Springs and Boquillas, Texas on 5 May 1916. Four Americans were killed in the raids.

ca. 1916

United States Army wagon train crossing an unidentified river. The wagon train in this photograph was leaving Glen Springs, Texas in pursuit of the Mexican bandits that attack both Glen Spring and Boquillas, Texas. The wagon train was part of the Punitive Expedition.

ca. 1916

National Guard Troops � Photograph of National Guard Troops at Camp Cotton. Camp Cotton was located at the present site of Bowie High School. The two men facing the camera are Army cooks getting ready to prepare a meal. Judging by their appearance, most likely breakfast.

ca. 1916

Motorized Commissary � United States Motorized Commissary delivering food in a Ford Model �T�. The motorized commissary was very instrumental in getting food out to the U.S. troops in remote areas during the Mexican Revolution.

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ca. 1910-1920

Massachusetts National Guard � Photograph of the Fifth Massachusetts Infantry out of Boston, Massachusetts accompanied by their band. The photograph was taken at Camp Cotton, present site of Bowie High School.

ca. 1910-1920

Punitive Expedition � Photograph of an unidentified U.S. Army Unit crossing most likely the Rio Grande on their way into Mexico.

ca. 1916

United States Calvary � This photograph shows an unidentified U.S. Calvary unit, possibly a part of the 4th Calvary, making its way through the Sunset Heights area of El Paso, Texas. The two story home at the center of the photograph and at a distance is the A.B. Fall Home.

ca. 1916

Columbus, New Mexico � A group of U.S. soldiers awaiting a ride seated atop of a trash truck. One of the soldiers is holding a small black dog. No doubt the dog was a companion for the entire group.